The Joseph Joy & Associates law firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, has extensive experience representing people who have been injured by exposure to toxic substances and other environmental hazards, including groundwater contamination.

At a school in Florida, workers sprayed the roof with a chemical-foam sealant containing Isocyanate, a dangerous chemical. Children at the school came in contact with the sealant. Attorney Joseph “Buzzy” Joy filed suit on behalf of the 36 victims, most of who have suffered and continue to suffer various health problems and psychological problems (see list below). All of these cases settled.

Toxic or environmental injuries can result from exposure to asbestos, toxic mold, chemicals, cosmetics, hazardous waste, medical products and devices, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, radiation and electromagnetic energy. Toxic chemical exposure can lead to many physical and psychological injuries, affecting the central nervous system and often leading to lifelong illness or death. Injuries from toxic chemical exposure can include:

The transportation of hazardous substances can injure workers as well as the general public unless proper precautions are taken. Our attorneys bring suits for individuals who were physically and psychologically injured as well as suits against environmental damage. For example, a deck hand on a tug boat was unknowingly exposed to a toxic chemical in transport. The employer had failed to provide safety equipment or even to tell the injured worker about the danger.

Call or email us today and tell us about the dangerous chemical & toxic waste exposure that caused your injury. You can be assured that we are on your side.